Patents by Inventor Andrea Tenze

Andrea Tenze has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • A RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR WITH A PRESSURE-DROP CHAMBER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20240328411
    Abstract: The reciprocating compressor comprises a compressor frame, a crankshaft and a connecting rod, connecting the crankshaft to a crosshead. A piston rod connects a piston to the crosshead. The piston reciprocates in a gas compression cylinder. At least one pressure-drop module is positioned between the gas compression cylinder and a crosspiece guide. The piston rod extends from the gas compression cylinder through a pressure-drop chamber of the pressure-drop module. Also disclosed herein is a method of operating a reciprocating compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Simone BASSANI, Francesco CHIESI, Niccolo' BATINI, Massimo BARGIACCHI, Andrea TENZE, Francesco CANGIOLI
  • Device for removing a valve and cage assembly from a machine
    Patent number: 9808922
    Abstract: The device comprises an anchoring plate configured for anchoring the device to a machine casing. The device further comprises a terminal plate connected to the anchoring plate at a distance there from, and a slide arranged for movement between the anchoring plate and the terminal plate. The device further includes a connecting arrangement configured for connecting the slide to a valve and cage assembly to be removed from the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Nuove Pignone SrL
    Inventors: Tommaso Breschi, Andrea Tenze, Filippo Erbaggio Bracciali, Elena Gallina
  • BASE UNIT FOR ASSEMBLING A CRANKCASE OF A RECIPROCAL COMPRESSOR
    Publication number: 20160348664
    Abstract: A base unit for assembling a crankcase of a reciprocal compressor comprises a housing configured to hold at least part of a crankshaft; an access port placed onto the housing and configured to hold a connecting rod for a piston; the base unit having at least an interface zone on the housing, configured to be coupled with another interface zone of another base unit for assembling the crankcase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Federico SORGONA', Andrea TENZE, Elena GALLINA, Fulvio D'URSO
  • DEVICE FOR REMOVING A VALVE AND CAGE ASSEMBLY FROM A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20150183102
    Abstract: The device comprises an anchoring plate configured for anchoring the device to a machine casing. The device further comprises a terminal plate connected to the anchoring plate at a distance there from, and a slide arranged for movement between the anchoring plate and the terminal plate. The device further includes a connecting arrangement configured for connecting the slide to a valve and cage assembly to be removed from the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Tommaso Breschi, Andrea Tenze, Filippo Erbaggio Bracciali, Elena Gallina